Fair Play
Written by Ella Road
Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
October 16 - November 9, 2025 (extended!)
The clocks are set. The line is drawn. Ann and Sophie have a chance to be champions. As their relationships, their bodies and their very identities are pulled into public scrutiny, does being exceptional come at too high a price? A gripping exploration of the underside of women's athletics, Fair Play is the new work from Ella Road (The Phlebotomist), “the most promising young playwright in Britain.” – The Telegraph
Presented with generous support from Jacqueline Cookston and Anne Nolan
Photos by Teresa Castracane Photography.
Open Captioned Performances :
October 23 - 7:30 pm, October 24 - 7:30 pm, October 25 - 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm,
October 26 - 2:00 pm
Audio-Described Performance:
Mask Required Performances:
October 25 - 7:30 pm
Community Conversations
Following the 2 PM Performance
10/18/25: Meet the Design Team
Join us in conversation with members of the Design Team for Fair Play about creating the world of the play.
10/19/25: Meet the Director
Chat with director Deidra LaWan Starnes about the process of bringing this story to life.
10/25/25: Meet the Cast
Join 1st Stage in conversation with the cast of Fair Play.
10/27/25: Meet the Cast (On Zoom!) - 7:00pm
Chat with the cast of Fair Play - On ZOOM! Register for Free Here.
Accessibility
Meet the Cast
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Mahkai Dominique
ANN
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Camille Pivetta
SOPHIE
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Sia Li Wright
ANN U/S
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Melissa Wilson
SOPHIE U/S
Meet The Design Team
Deidra LaWan Starnes
Director
Mark Costello
Projections Designer
Sarah Usary
Stage Manager
Marvin Brown
Assistant Director
Funmi Daramola
Track and Field Consultant
Sarah Beth Hall
Scenic Designer
Alberto Segarra
Lighting Designer
Jeri Marshall
Dialect Coach
Lorraine Ressegger
Intimacy Coordinator
Thom J. Woodward
Sound Designer
Cidney Forkpah
Costume Designer
Justin Nepomuceno
Props Designer